Considered a synonym of Awaous tajasica (Lichtenstein, 1822)
- Watson, R.E.. 1996. "Revision of the subgenus Awaous (Chonophorus) (Teleostei: Gobiidae)". Ichthyological Explorations of Freshwaters. 7(1):1-18 (ffm00417)
Original description as Euctenogobius latus:
- O'Shaughnessy, A.W.E.. 1875. "Descriptions of new species of Gobiidae in the collection of the British Museum". Annals and Magazine of Natural History. 15(86):144-148 (ffm00416)